From: Greenbaum, Susan
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 8:58 AM
To: SCOPA@YahooGroups.com
Subject: Jay Schensul and Diane Austin

This Friday, 11/6, we are hosting a consultant visit by Jean (Jay) Schensul of ICR in Hartford and Diane Austin of BARA at U of Arizona.  They will be consulting about the Center for Applied Anthropology.  You are all welcome to come and meet with them at either 2PM or 3:30.  We will gather in SOC 37. 

Your input as practicing anthropologists who are familiar with local agencies and issues would be extremely valuable in this discussion.  We are hoping to build CAA into a platform for more coordinated and effective applied anthropology here in the Tampa Bay region and beyond.

http://carrollwood2.tbo.com/content/2009/dec/09/cw-many-cultures-to-be-celebrated/news/

The Urban Charrette

The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Final Visit is this week! Come out and learn about the SDAT process and recommendations.

The SDAT report is available for download and information about the December 16^th Open Mic can be found at  www.sdattampa.com. 

ECO.Lution 2010 is coming – Find out what’s coming at www.ecolutiontampa.com

Come out to our upcoming events:

-         December 15^th - The Urban Charrette General Volunteer Meeting - CANCELLED

-         December 16^th - The Urban Charrette Open Mic – Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) in Our Community

Cancelled - December 15, 2009 • Urban Charrette Monthly General Volunteer Meeting

Time/Location:                        514 Franklin

514 N. Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa

630PM – 800PM

Presented by: the Urban Charrette

This month’s Volunteer Meeting is being cancelled. Please come to our Open Mic on Wednesday December 16, 2009 to come learn about volunteer opportunities.

December 16, 2009 • The Urban Charrette - Open Mic Night

Time/Location:               Tre Amici at the Bunker

1907 N. 19^th Street Ybor City

Wednesday December 16, 2009

7:00pm – 900pm

Topic: SDAT in Our Community: Ideas for Implementation

Presented By: The Urban Charrette & AIA Tampa Bay

Come out this month to Tre Amici in Ybor City and learn about the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) final report recommendations and share YOUR ideas about implementation.

Presentations will include:

Mickey Jacob, FAIA will discuss the importance of the SDAT program from the perspective of AIA National

Wayne Feiden, FAICP, will be back in town to discuss the report’s recommendations and to brainstorm ideas for implementation 

Maryann Ferenc & Diane Jacob will talk about the importance of sustainability (and the Tampa SDAT) in Tampa’s application to host games for the USA World Cup Bid

We will also be talking about our upcoming Complete Streets demonstration project, which will be set up during the Downtown Market in January 2010!

We will be collecting donations for Metropolitan Ministries (www.metromin.org) during Open Mic. Please bring any non-perishable foods to share with those in need.

To learn more about this event and the Tampa SDAT, check out www.sdattampa.com or email evan@...

   Articles of the Week

The Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) has now been adopted.

Learn about the Plan: http://www.mpo2035.org/

http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2009/12/08/senate-passes-rail-proposal-27-10-legislation-now-goes-to-governor-crist/

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The Urban Charrette: advocating for the design of a livable Tampa

To all --

I have just completed a minor project some on this list might find of interest.

For many years now, I have been teaching political economy based on the analysis provided by Henry George in his works. When Henry George wrote, he took for granted that most of his targeted audience would have some familiarity with history and the writings of his contemporaries and predecessors. Whether this was the case regarding the reading audience during the late 19th century, it is certainly not the case today.

To overcome this shortcoming, I have tried to put together a cohesive story of how societies settled, organized and lost their communitarian (i.e., community-oriented) structure and became dominated by hierarchies. A study of history reveals very clearly that with hierarchy societies experience the permanent presence of poverty.

Although there have always been individuals who fought for justice in their societies, a critical mass of momentum for change was reached during the late 19th century, but with very mixed results, leaving us today with a world where for at least one-fifth of the population there is little or no hope of rising out of poverty.

This is the story I have tried to tell. The Powerpoint can be viewed and listened to at www.authorstream.com.

From the www.authorstream.com home page, there is a button when you scroll down that says "browse". Hit that button, then put "Henry George" in the search bar that shows up. Only my two powerpoints show up. Dougle-click on the small image and the Powerpoint opens up. Click on the arrow at the center, then start the presentation by hitting the down arrow on your keyboard.

That should get it started on its own and it will continue. For some reason the narration on slides 11 and 12 do not play, but after that its plays fine.

Any comments or reactions will be welcomed and appreciated.

We have come through yet another very difficult year, and the prospect for resolving (or even mitigating) any of our major challenges seems remote. But, as the saying goes, unless we develop a sound understanding of the past, we are doomed to repeat our mistakes.

URGENT REQUEST FOR SLEEPING BAGS FOR HAITI BELOW!!

From: Sheri Taylor [mailto:staylor@...]
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:38 AM
To: 'bj@...'; 'jwalker@...'; Buddy Davis; 'kbass@...'; 'mickievalente@...'; 'tbethea@...'; Betty Tribble
Subject: Re. request for 200 sleeping bags in Haiti
Importance: High

Sheri Taylor

Director, Disaster Management

United Way of Tampa Bay

My direct line is 813-274-0962

GIVE. | ADVOCATE. | VOLUNTEER. | LIVE UNITED_™

www.unitedwaytampabay.org

Find us on Facebook. Follow us @UWTB on Twitter.

5201 W. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 600

Tampa, FL  33609

Phone:  (813) 274-0900

Fax:  (813) 228-9549

David

phone - 907/786-6581

fax - 907/786-6576

2010 National Association of Planning Councils Conference

Community planning for “the new normal"
National perspective and what communities are doing to respond to the new realities

April 16 - 18, 2010
Embassy Suites Old Town -  Alexandria, Virginia

Conference website:  speakers, schedule, registration, hotel -
http://www.communityplanning.org/2010%20Conference.htm

As leaders who are planning for the well-being of the people and communities we serve, now more than ever we need the knowledge, flexibility, and skills to think in new ways and use new tools and technologies.  Join us in Alexandria next month for dialogue with outstanding national speakers and leading community planning practitioners from all across America.  We’ll examine “the new normal” and discover essential insights, approaches and possibilities.

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National Association of Planning Councils (NAPC)
www.communityplanning.org

Job Title

Public Policy Director

Organizational Information

The Children’s Alliance of New Hampshire is a 20-year-old nonprofit independent advocacy organization committed to improving the lives of New Hampshire children and families by shaping statewide public policy. The Children’s Alliance is the parent organization for the New Hampshire Child Advocacy Network (NH CAN), a policy collaborative of almost 100 child-serving organizations and individuals, and the state affiliate of the national Annie E. Casey Kids Count program, providing state-based research and data on children and their families.

Scope of Position

The Public Policy Director is a new full-time position that reports to the President.  The Policy Director is responsible for coordinating a major initiative at the federal, regional and state levels focused on poverty reduction for children and their families.  The Policy Director will collaborate with members of the New England Poverty Reduction Consortium and other key organizations.  In addition, the Policy Director will have primary responsibility for research, writing, and policy analysis including facilitation of New Hampshire-based Kids Count work.  And, the Policy Director will contribute to the NH CAN’s yearly legislative advocacy agenda.  For more information about the Children’s Alliance, go to www.ChildrenNH.org.

The Policy Director works with minimal day to day supervision.  Therefore, the Policy Director’s ability to function independently, prioritize tasks and jump into the many Children’s Alliance-related groups is essential.  The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter who is personable, creative, and flexible, has a history and passion for public policy and poverty work, strong research and writing skills, and a willingness to work for change in a challenging economic environment.  This is a full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities

1.  Research and Policy Analysis

§       Design, develop and organize state- and local-level initiatives in line with the New England Consortium’s federal poverty reduction policy agenda, including interaction with New Hampshire’s congressional delegation and staff

§       Analyze current policies and systems, economic/political environments and feasibilities for future policy development

§       Work with Public Policy Committee, Board and staff to develop poverty reduction policy goals and implement them.

§       Research best practice approaches to address target policy issues and customize to specific needs of New Hampshire’s population

2.  Advocacy and Communication

§       Convene and mobilize partners across sectors around specific poverty issues

§       Monitor bills of interest, and develop, deliver, and follow-up on outreach to legislators through testimony and other lobbying opportunities

§       Act as the Children’s Alliance liaison to other organizations, including attending meetings and participating in coalition efforts to promote poverty reduction.

§       Coordinate and draft Children’s Alliance position statements and comments on designated issues. Draft testimony, position papers and research briefs as needed.

§       Explain and promote the public policy and issue awareness goals of the Children’s Alliance using print, media, and other outlets, including briefings, seminars and symposia.

3.  Administrative

§       Support overall work of the organization, including dissemination of Alliance products to state and national networks.

§       Recruit and supervise interns and volunteers as needed.

§       Exercise flexibility in meeting emerging needs and challenges.

§       Other duties consistent with position as directed.

Desired Qualifications

§       Master’s degree in public policy and relevant work experience OR significant public policy work history, preferably on both state and federal levels

§       Proficiency in research, analysis and writing

§       Proven record of legislative accomplishments

§       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

§       Ability to work cooperatively with staff, other organizations and the public

Application Process

Position open until filled with initial review of applications beginning immediately.  Please email resumes to Ellen Fineberg, President at EFineberg@... (preferred method) or mail to Children’s Alliance, 2 Delta Drive, Concord, NH 03301.  No phone calls please.

The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. Get busy.

Sam's Club will offer small-business loans

Program will focus on minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam's Club said Tuesday it will offer small business loans of up to $25,000 to its small business members.

The division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which is based in Bentonville, Ark., is testing a program with Superior Financial Group, one of 13 federally licensed nonbank lenders, and will offer $5,000 to $25,000 loans to members who qualify.

Sam's Club says 15 percent of its business members reported they were denied a loan in a November survey. That's up from 12 percent in April 2009.

The program will focus on minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses.

Sam's Club members who apply for a small business loan during the pilot will receive $100 off the application fee, a 20 percent discount and a discount on interest rates.

Businesses can pay $35 for a membership to Sam's Club that includes three annual membership cards that allow them to shop at 600 Sam's Clubs in the U.S. Sam's Club offers other memberships to consumers and businesses that cost as much as $100 annually depending on the features included.

Although the economy has grown for three straight quarters, tight credit remains a problem for many consumers and businesses.

"Access to capital is a major pain point for our members," said Catherine Corley, vice president, membership at Sam's Club.

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Greetings –

I am working with a small micro-lender in the Northeast that is reviewing its loan approval guidelines. Historically, the fund has secured loans (up to $35,000) by accepting personal and business assets as collateral. Unfortunately, during this recent economic downturn, the organization learned just how limited this collateral really is – if a borrower defaulted and the loan was sent to a collections agency, the lender was likely to receive no more than 30 cents on the dollar, and often less than that. Traditional collateral, such as a car, equipment, house, or other business assets, are just not practical for a small non-profit lender to repossess and resell.

So, my question is, do you (small CDFI micro-lender) use personal and business assets as collateral? Beyond the symbolism, how valuable is such collateral when a business goes into default? Do you have a policy about limiting exposure when using such collateral?

Other related questions: If you don’t use business or personal assets as collateral, do you rely on a co-signer? A third party guarantor (city agency or other lender)? Do you engage in purely “character” lending?

We would like to come up with meaningful policies and procedures for establishing collateral requirements and would like to know what others are doing and, most importantly, what works best?

Thanks, and please reply directly to me,

Leslie Belay, Non-Profit Management Consultant

43 Peter Parley Road

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

leslie.belay@...

617/522-5417

617/460-5417 (mobile)

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Members, please pass this invitation on to your favorite non profits and professional associations!

Hi LPO leaders and all,

            As Ellen Puccia, the new LPO Liaison for NAPA, probably told you already, I had to step down in the middle of the 5 year term as LPO Liaison. Our company went through a merger plus I travel so much for the job that I just couldn’t do the Liaison position justice anymore.  I am so grateful to Ellen for taking over.

            For those of you who I got to meet at the last 3-4 luncheons during AAA and at the booth during AAA, thank you! You’re in good hands with Ellen now and I wish you all well with your LPOs. LPO leaders are the unsung heroes of Anthro. You help so many people in their careers and the work you do is important for the profession, so keep on organizing!

 ‘Hope to see you around at the conferences, or if you’re ever in Chicago, look me up. 

All the best,

Rebecca

Outgoing LPO liaison for NAPA